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I feel a hand on my shoulder and can’t seem to control my smile.
“That was quick.”
As I turn to look at Sean, I find a stranger. It’s one of the guys that was looking at me from across the bar. He’s tall—standing as if he prides himself on his good looks.
“Hi, there,” he says softly. “I’m James.”
“I’m with someone,” I say as politely as possible, gulping hard.
Always get straight to the point, Maggie would always remind me.
“Oh, I’m sorry,” he begins. “You’re just so beautiful, I thought I’d come say hello.”
I see Sean stalking toward us and I follow his sight that has landed on James. His chest rises.
“That’s alright,” I say quickly.
James smiles shyly, rubbing his neck. He turns to walk away just as Sean reaches us.
“She’s with me,” he says sternly.
“Sean, it’s fine. I already told him.”
Sean’s eyes burn into him with a rage I’ve never seen before. His posture strengthens, towering over James.
Even with Graham he kept himself composed. This is so unnecessary, this is a stranger.
“Walk away, man,” Sean mutters.
James looks at me, concerned. “Good luck with this guy,” he huffs, walking away and shaking his head.
Sean looks at me, his face still enraged.
“What is wrong with you? He was leaving,” I hiss.
“He was hitting on you.”
“So?” He’s acting like a crazy person. “That’s what happens at bars, Sean. It wasn’t a big deal.”
“I just can’t stand that.” He takes a step closer, which normally makes me feel secure, but at this moment I feel like pushing him far away from me.
“Sean, you embarrassed me.” I glare at him, surprised he’s being so possessive. “He was polite, unlike how you’re being right now.”
“He is not polite. He’s an asshole.”
“What happened to the cool and collected guy that handled Graham last night?”
“Look, that guy… James—”
“You know him?” I interrupt, surprised.
“He dated Bailey for a while, before she met her husband. He cheated on her. Did things to her. I don’t think he even knew who I was just now.”
“You were trying to protect me,” I state.
“Well, duh.” He laughs lightly at me.
“It still doesn’t give you the right to act that way.”
